Transplant Administrator

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

5d•$110,000 - $170,500

About The Position

Join a Mission-Driven Team Transforming Transplant Care At Loyola Medicine, your work matters. As part of an academic health system and a proud member of Trinity Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, world-class care to the patients and communities we serve. We are seeking a Transplant Administrator to help shape the future of our high-acuity, life‑changing transplant programs. Position Summary The Transplant Administrator serves as a key program leader, responsible for the financial strategy, oversight, and performance of all transplant service lines. This role ensures long-term financial sustainability while supporting exceptional, patient-centered transplant care. You will partner closely with clinical leadership, revenue cycle teams, contracting, and compliance to manage reimbursement, cost controls, budgeting, and regulatory requirements unique to transplant services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field
7+ years of progressive healthcare finance experience
Strong knowledge of hospital finance, reimbursement, and revenue cycle
Experience with complex service lines or high‑acuity clinical programs
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related)
Experience in transplant finance or high‑complexity specialty programs
Familiarity with CMS, UNOS, and OPTN requirements
Experience in academic medical centers or large health systems
Strong financial modeling & analytical ability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to partner effectively with clinical stakeholders
High attention to detail and regulatory accuracy
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning and budgeting for all transplant service lines
Oversee transplant billing, coding, reimbursement, and payer analysis
Support payer negotiations, contract structures, and center‑of‑excellence requirements
Ensure compliance with CMS, UNOS, OPTN, and regulatory standards
Build financial dashboards, analyze performance metrics, and drive strategic initiatives
Partner with transplant physicians, administrators, and executive leaders
Mentor and develop transplant finance staff